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News Release from: The Brixworth Engineering Co | Subject: Benco welding positioners
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 03 June 2004
Welding positioners for an easy life
Specifically designed for busy welding shops, the Benco range of welding positioners and manipulators from Brixworth Engineering can make a welder's life considerably easier.
Specifically designed for busy welding shops, the Benco range of welding positioners and manipulators from Brixworth Engineering can make a welder's life considerably easier From small contract welding shops up to fabrication departments within large OEMs, the Benco equipment is proven to increase efficiency, productivity and ultimately, profit
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 16 Mar 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Where there is a need to move or rotate an engine or heavy object, the Benco range of engine stands from The Brixworth Engineering Co provide handling capacities between 760kg and 20tonnes.
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The Northampton-based company manufacturers an extensive selection of bespoke welding postioners.
For instance, the Benco mobile manipulator can handle components up to 3000 x 1500 x 500mm, and up to 1500kg in weight.
Due to these large proportions the equipment comes complete with a rechargeable battery powered lift.
Once at the desired height, it is then easy to rotate the component manually into the required position for welding.
Alternatively, the Benco rotary positioners feature variable speed rotation and can be fitted with a three or four jaw or faceplate that can accept components weighing up to 1000kg.
There is also a larger floor mounted model, a major benefit of which allows the user to adjust the length up to a maximum of 3000mm.
Rotation is achieved manually and components up to 5000kg in weight can be manipulated.
Brixworth has been successfully supplying welding positioners, engine stands and special gearbox units to companies all over the world.
However, despite having an extensive range of standard products, its philosophy has always been to provide a specialist solution to individual requirements.
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